Women's Stories of Surviving Prison with Hope and Courage
Pink Confinement is a new Docuseries about Women's Lives Before and After Prison
Introduction: The Challenges of Female Inmates in the United States
Miranda was in the military and after separating she was faced with all types of challenges and barriers that would snowball and lead her to be incarcerated. In an interview on the Transform U Live Show, a podcast hosted by Marcus Hart, she reveals a brand new docuseries she is working on about several women with similar experiences.
Listen to the interview here: (https://www.spreaker.com/user/10315548/women-prisons-stories-complied-pink-conf) or on any podcast app!
The Pink Confinement Docuseries is a documentary series that explores the challenges of female inmates in the United States. The docuseries were created by two women who were incarcerated. They are both now out of prison and are using their experiences to help others.
Women are overrepresented in our prisons, accounting for only 6% of prisoners but comprising 33% of suicides. They also are more likely to be sexually assaulted while incarcerated and upon release face higher rates of homelessness and unemployment.
This docuseries is an important step towards raising awareness about these issues and creating change.
Pink Confinement can be found on YouTube
The Necessity of Women Prison Stories
Women in prison face a number of challenges. They are more likely to be sexually assaulted, suffer from mental health issues and have substance abuse problems.
In the United States, women make up about 7% of the total prison population. These numbers are increasing with about 90% of that increase being due to nonviolent offenses.
It is estimated that 1 in 3 women will experience sexual assault during their lifetime, and this rate is even higher for female inmates. This can lead to serious mental health issues like PTSD and depression which can be difficult to manage while incarcerated.
Women also face many challenges when they get out of prison as well: they are less likely than men to find employment, they have a harder time finding housing, and they are more likely to end up homeless.
The Importance of Female Perspective on a Topic Related to Women's Experiences
In the past, women have been largely absent from history. Their voices were not heard and their stories were not told. This is changing with the advent of the internet and social media platforms. Women are now able to share their stories and connect with one another in a way that has never been possible before.
Miranda was fortunate to be a military veteran and be able to utilize some of the services for mental and physical health treatment after serving her sentence.
Conclusion & Call for Action - What You Can Do to Help Break Gender Bias in Criminal Justice Systems after watching the Pink Confinement Documentary Series
Watching the Pink documentary about gender bias in the criminal justice system, it is clear that there are many ways to help change things.
The following are just a few of the ways you can get involved in helping to break gender bias in the criminal justice system:
- Share your thoughts and opinions on social media or with friends and family.
- Support organizations that work on this issue.
- Vote for candidates who want to bring about changes in this area.
- Educate others about how they can help as well.
For more information about the Pink Confinement Documentary, go the YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNeNos2jViPpwsXDH56_-3g
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